The Wasp — 1893 — page 178: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon from *The Wasp* (August 26, 1893) depicts a man labeled "Quinn" attempting to enter the Internal Revenue Office in San Francisco's 1st District. He carries a sack labeled "DYNAMITE" while the building door appears to resist him—personified as a stern face blocking entry. The satire criticizes Quinn's approach to dealing with tax or revenue matters, suggesting he's resorting to violent or destructive methods rather than legitimate channels. The "graceful attitude" in the title is ironic, mocking his aggressive posture. Without additional historical context, the specific identity of Quinn and the precise incident referenced remains unclear, though the cartoon clearly condemns extremist tactics in addressing governmental grievances during this turbulent period of American labor and political unrest.